How are men and women different? Let me count the ways... Though we like to laugh over stereotypes like men never listen and women like to talk about their feelings, there are some very true, very crucial differences between men and women when it comes to health. For instance, did you know that though women typically develop cardiovascular disease 10 years later than men, 50,000 more women are struck down by heart disease each year compared to men? And that women are more likely to have their second heart attack within one year?

Here are 10 more ways that men and women are different, including hot topics like depression, alcohol, and smoking, as well as reactions to anesthesia and pain relief. Knowledge of gender differences in medicine can lead to better and more efficient treatments for common conditions.